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Your end-to-end Mining Services Partner
We are a 100% black youth female-owned and managed emerging mining company with over 20 years combined industry experience.
Why Choose Us
Expertise. Innovation. Longevity.
We pride ourselves in the expertise of our team in meeting our clients’ expectations timeously and cost-effectively. The hands-on experience and knowledge of our team ensures we deliver innovative solutions that go along with the required services. The way we operate is driven by our vision of sustained success over time, which is built on a strong foundation for long-term growth. Our clients are our partners, and we take pride in delivering the best customizable solutions to ensure great relationship sustainability.
Our Professional Behaviour Is Guided By Our Company Values:
- Integrity
- Sustainability
- Transparency
- Excellence
- Safety
About Us
Dwala Mining is an emerging South African contract mining and consulting company offering custom end-to-end open-cast and underground mining services.
Dwala means ‘rock’ in isiZulu, which depicts our steadfastness and commitment to the values that shape how we operate. The symbolism of longevity also represents our vision of sustained success over time, built on a strong foundation for long-term growth.
We are passionate about advancing the agenda of women’s empowerment and participation within the mining sector.
Our Services
MINING SUPPORT SERVICES
Coal Quality Management (mine stockpiles and railway sidings)
Geological Consultation (exploration)
Mine Design & Optimisation
ROM Crushing & Screening
Plant Hire
Rubble Removal
OPEN-CAST MINING SERVICES
Topsoil Stripping
Overburden Stripping
Run-of-Mine Extraction
Mine Rehabilitation
Waste Dump Management
Production Drilling & Blasting
UNDERGROUND MINING SERVICES
Sweepings and Vamping
Haulage Construction & Maintenance
Ventilation
Support
Work Process
We Complete Every Step Carefully
We complete every step of the mining process with the utmost care and attention to detail. From meticulous mine rehabilitation to the careful handling of materials, we leave nothing to chance.
Start Consultation
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Write Contract
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Start Mining
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Finished Work
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Our Team
Board of directors
Our board of directors plays a pivotal role in value creation and overseeing the dynamics between board members and management, as well as the relationships with potential Clients
Nompilo Sindane
Co-Founder and Operations Director
BSc (Hons) Geological Science [UKZN]
Nompilo has vast experience in the coal mining industry, having started her career as a Geologist at BHP Billiton in 2012. Through her tenacity and passion for mining she went on to hold various roles in mine planning, production execution, and coal processing and marketing. From being a geologist, she moved on to become a Mine Planning Specialist and Mine Planning Superintendent at Sout32. Later, she held the roles of Mine Planning Manager (Coal Processing and logistics) at Seriti.
She is passionate about safe and efficient mining operations, and pit optimisation.
Noluthando Zulu
Co-founder and Managing Director
BSc Geological Sciences (UKZN)
BSc Hons Geological Sciences (UKZN)
MSc Mining Engineering (Wits University)
Noluthando’s career in mining started at Harmony Gold and Royal Bafokeng Platinum as an underground production geologist. She went on to work in investment banking as a mining and metals sell side analyst earning her a Financial Mail top analysts in mining award in 2017. She later moved into asset management assisting in the running of the largest listed mining fund at the Public Investment Corporation. She then served in the office of the CEO at Anglo American South Africa as the Executive Associate to the Group Director.
Noluthando serves as a member of the BBC Youth Portfolio Committee and has held the role of Head of Mining and Energy since 2021. She is passionate about the participation of women in STEM.
Business Events
BRICS Youth Summit
Our Managing Director, Ms Noluthando was invited by the National Youth Development Agency to the 9th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Youth Summit held in Durban South Africa between 18 and 20 July 2023. The theme for the Summit was “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism.”
The objectives of the summit were to bring together youth participants, affording them an opportunity to share ideas and work on a concrete action plan for co-operation in economic, humanitarian, mass media and science sphere.
Ms. Zulu sat on a panel discussion titled; “Developing a partnership towards an equitable Just Transition,” alongside; Mr. Yershen Pillay (Chief Executive Officer: CHIETA), Mr. Rudi Dicks (Deputy Director General: Private Office of President) and Ms. Gcobisa Magazi (Director: Office of the Deputy Director General: Public Finance and Lead Coordinator on Climate Change, National Treasury).
The discussion centered around the need for energy security and the importance of a Just Transition that benefits all. Ms. Zulu was quoted stating that, “all human beings must have access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity.”
SAYEC Energy Summit
On 4 January 2022, Our Managing Director, Ms. Noluthando Zulu was invited to participate in the inaugural South African Youth Economic Council Energy Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to unpack the key themes and outcomes of COP26 namely the signing pf the Glasgow Climate Pact and agreeing the Paris Rulebook. The Summit also aimed to center the discussion of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa around the Youth and Job Creation.
The Summit was addressed by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy followed by a panel discussion, where Ms. Zulu was a participant. On stage Ms. Zulu was joined by, The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy; Mr. Gwede Mantashe, the CEO of Seriti Resources; Mr. Mike Teke and the CEO of Menar Mr. Vustlat Bayoglu.
The discussion focused on the importance of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa while balancing the need to grow the economy using coal and the use of new energy sources. Ms. Zulu highlighted the importance of the need of South Africa to gradually move away from coal taking into consideration the potential impacts on coal mining communities and employees. Ms. Zulu also highlighted the opportunities of the Just Energy Transition, namely, the mining of green metals contained in South Africa and the jobs this could create and the opportunities to invest in new technology and new skills for the youth.
Contact Us
We would like to hear from you…
We are dedicated to setting new standards for responsible and sustainable resource management.
Contact Us
- 073 336-4377
- 078 227-5330
- info@dwalamining.co.za
- 3 Rhodes Avenue Emalahleni 1039
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